Zoo and Aquarium History: Ancient Animal Collections to Conservation Centers

ISBN-13: 9781032252797 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 430 str.

Vernon N. Kisling

Opis

This second edition of Zoo and Aquarium History takes the reader on a journey through the transition of private collections to menageries, to zoos, then zoological gardens, and more recently conservation centers and sanctuaries.

Recenzje

A fascinating insight into the background of zoos and aquariums around the world. This update shines a spotlight on what will become the most important historical legacy of zoological collections in years to come- their role in science, conservation and education. As zoos evolve to have a wider societal and global impact, so has this text expanded to explain the principles and purposes of what zoos and aquariums stand, providing context for their continued existence in a world of rapidly changing opinions, ideas and challenges. Full of detailed and descriptive text, and useful case studies, that is accessible to the experienced zoo professional and armchair enthusiast alike.

-- Dr Paul Rose, Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter, UK

A super interesting read! A book that does not shy away from controversial subjects such as war, colonialism and anti-zoo campaigns. It gives us real insights into how zoos have weathered and adapted through the ages, to become the organisations that we see today. I thoroughly recommend for anyone wanting to work, or conduct research, in zoos.

-- Dr Robyn Grant, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.

Spis treści

Preface: From Wilderness to Megazoo. Acknowledgments. Editor’s Biography. Contributors. Ancient Collections and Menageries. Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland. Zoological Gardens of Western Europe. Zoological Parks of Eastern Europe & Russia. Zoological Gardens of the United States. Zoological Gardens of Canada. Zoological Parks of Australia & New Zealand. Zoological Gardens of the Middle East. Zoological Gardens of Israel. Zoological Gardens of Asia. Zoological Gardens of India. Zoological Gardens of China. Zoological Gardens of Japan. Zoological Gardens of Africa. Zoological Gardens of Latin America. Appendix. Index.

O autorze

Vernon N. Kisling is an expert in history of zoos, and University of Florida Chair Emeritus, Marston Science Library. Kisling earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida, a master's degree in library studies from Florida State University, a master's degree in wildlife management from the University of Georgia and a doctorate from Nova University. He has served as a librarian at the UF Marston Science Library since 1989 and is responsible for various subjects, including the history of science, environmental sciences and agricultural sciences.